Quit for Health Program, Northwestern University @NUQuitProgram
Quit for your Health! We are a NIH-funded lab conducting research to assist with nicotine dependence. Currently providing treatment for smokers living with HIV Chicago, IL Joined June 2022-
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5 days of discovery, sharing & building have come to an end. Thank you to the nearly 12,300 people from 161 countries who took part in #AIDS2022 in person &/or virtually! Check out a recap of all the activities, breaking science & community engagement! bit.ly/3QjHX5B
#DYK that 2 weeks after quitting your lung function begins to improve and heart attack risk begins to drop? Get more benefits of quitting: ms.spr.ly/6016jJotr
“Our next step is to significantly strengthen cure and vaccine research on the ground in low- and middle-income countries.” - @ProfSharonLewin 🇦🇺. #AIDS2022
When you first quit smoking, you may feel some discomfort as the nicotine leaves your system. Learn what to expect so you can plan ahead: fda.gov/tobacco-produc…
“Engaging the Primary Care Provider as Part of the HCV Workforce” details #HCV treatment strategies and strategies for providing culturally-responsive HCV care. 1.0 CME/CE/CPE available. Register here: ow.ly/ookS50JPvCY
Smoking can worsen the effects of mental health issues. By quitting smoking, you can improve both your physical and mental health. Consult your doctor today!
We know that every day without smoking is an award-worthy accomplishment. The QuitGuide app tracks your quit so that you can watch your milestones stack up. Get it here: ms.spr.ly/6017b7v4c
Exercise is a great alternative to smoking, but finding time to work out can be challenging. Make the most of just 10 minutes with a quick walk during your lunch break or by stretching after a long meeting.
When you quit smoking it reduces the risk for many adverse health effects, including poor reproductive health outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer. Though it will be challenging but you have to do it! #stopsmoking #quitsmoking
Quitting smoking will improve your sense of taste and smell in as little as 48 hours. Which means if you’re heading out for a picnic this #NationalPicnicMonth, your picnic snacks will taste even better!
HIV medication—or antiretroviral therapy (ART)—helps people with #HIV get and keep an #undetectable viral load. An undetectable viral load prevents disease progression. And undetectable means untransmittable (#UequalsU). Learn more: HIV.gov/ART #WorkOfART
Out and about? This 24x7 text messaging smokefree resource can help while you're on the go: ms.spr.ly/6017b7Q9Z
FDA must end sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars | Commentary trib.al/Xun44Bx
"The future design and delivery of high-impact #HIV health communication will require combination approaches and models that integrate discovery, translation and implementation science." A new Viewpoint just out in JIAS: bit.ly/3O6z6CG @NIMHgov #healthcommunication
Your mental health is a important as your physical health! Quitting smoking can greatly improve both for you.
Your mental health is a important as your physical health! Quitting smoking can greatly improve both for you.
REMINDER: Aug. 2 is the deadline to submit comments on the proposed product standard prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes. fda.gov/tobacco-produc…
Interesting Read! Nicotine can be physically addictive, but also psychologically addictive, so hopefully the right steps forward are happening!
Interesting Read! Nicotine can be physically addictive, but also psychologically addictive, so hopefully the right steps forward are happening!
.@ILPublicHealth welcomes all providers to attend a Virtual #HIV Prevention Social Media Training to Reach Young MSM of Color on July 26. This training will help to implement HIV prevention social media efforts, including @tiktok. Learn more & register: bit.ly/3P9LRNY
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Smokefree SC @SmokefreeSC
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NYC Treats Tobacco @NYCTreatTobacco
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203 Followers 611 Following The official account of the @CookCtyHealth & @NUFeinbergMed Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program. Tweets=own≠med advice. RT≠endorsements.
HE&B @HEandB
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American Journal of D... @AJDAAJournal
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National AIDS Memoria... @aids_memorial
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NIH Funding @NIHFunding
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American Lung Associa... @LungAssociation
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SAMHSA @samhsagov
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